University physics. Forces review of basic concepts презентация

University Physics I Forces Review of Basic Concepts

Vectors and Scalars All physical quantities (e.g. speed and force) are described by a magnitude and a unit. VECTORS – also need to have their direction specified examples: displacement, velocity, acceleration, force. SCALARS – do not have a direction examples: distance, speed, mass, work, energy.

Representing Vectors An arrowed straight line is used. The arrow indicates the direction and the length of the line is proportional to the magnitude.

Addition of vectors 1

Addition of vectors 2 With two vectors acting at an angle to each other: Draw the first vector. Draw the second vector with its tail end on the arrow of the first vector. The resultant vector is the line drawn from the tail of the first vector to the arrow end of the second vector. This method also works with three or more vectors.

Resultant of Two Forces

Addition of Vectors

Addition of Vectors

Resultant of Several Concurrent Forces

Rectangular Coordinate System

Direction Angles

Relationships for Direction Angles

Example 1. A force has x, y, and z components of 3, 4, and –12 N, respectively. Express the force as a vector in rectangular coordinates.

Determine the magnitude of the force in previous example:

Determine the three direction angles for the force :

Vector Operations to be Considered Scalar or Dot Product: A•B Vector or Cross Product: AxB Triple Scalar Product: (AxB)•C

Consider two vectors A and B oriented in different directions.

Scalar or Dot Product

First Interpretation of Dot Product: Projection of A on B times the length of B.

Or alternatively: Projection of B on A times the length of A.

Some Implications of Dot Product

Example : Perform several scalar operations on the following vectors:

Vector or Cross Product